A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6630685 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 48002181 epoch_slot_no: 309381 block_no: 6630508 slot_leader_id: 6573846 size: 28785 time: 2021-12-15 11:41:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1170a85ce1e47ae2ec0e68820096b13b22ab671feb90bbb95c580de3d84bedeBlock Operator
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